Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs Netwrix Data Classification comparison

Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Netwrix Data Classification

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Purview Data Gove...

Ranking in Data Governance

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Microsoft Security Suite (8th)

Netwrix Data Classification

Ranking in Data Governance

32nd

Average Rating

0.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Data Governance category, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Data Governance is 22.1%, down from 24.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Netwrix Data Classification is 1.0%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Governance

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AmrNaeem

Manager, Service Delivery & Solutions Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

It helps us by reporting on and auditing leaks and breaches

One important feature is data security, which both end users and the organization seek. Microsoft Purview offers data protection across a multi-cloud and multi-platform environment. It's critical that Purview connects to iOS, Mac, and Android. We could only secure some of our data if it only covered Windows. It provides a comprehensive view of the entire ecosystem's threats and compliance in real time. It's very easy to use. Purview's compliance features are crucial. We have to match some cases in other countries to our own to comply with the policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks here.

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Simonas Palevicius

Business Development Manager at BAKOTECH

A comprehensive data classification and information security solution that offers robust functionality, scalability, and competitive pricing

The standout aspect of this solution is its price performance. It's highly flexible and scalable, offering customers the choice to match their needs and budget. It is also user-friendly and effective. Even if you opt for just one module, such as Active Directory, you'll immediately see automated, valuable insights when you install and run the auditor. From a network perspective, it offers an array of well-structured rules. Unlike other systems that require extensive configurations, Netwrix simplifies the process. It's more intuitive and forgiving, meaning you don't need to be an expert to get value from it. Its strength lies in its predefined rules that generate automated reports and more without requiring in-depth knowledge of the system.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Microsoft Purview is extremely stable."

"We can prevent, block, or audit however we like."

"The data protection feature is vital as it controls who can access data when it moves out of our protected boundary."

"The most valuable aspect of Purview is its PowerShell connectivity, enabling automation."

"The most valuable feature is the tracking activity and device onboarding."

"The feature that I find most valuable is its ability to block unintended data sharing, like forcing unencrypted emails to be encrypted. We're evolving technologically, so people aren't always working from their desks. Our people are on the move. We have data everywhere. For example, in airlines, they're mobile and working from one door to another. They can't carry a computer from one station to another. That's where a lot of airlines use iPads. Securing and integrating iPads is helpful."

"My favorite Purview feature is auto-scanning. Once we set up Purview, we can automatically scan multiple data sources when new data comes into specific databases, like SQL and Oracle. We don't need to rediscover the new data or do anything manually because it automatically happens."

"Microsoft Purview's primary benefit lies in safeguarding sensitive and confidential data, thereby mitigating the risk of internal data exfiltration."

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"It's highly flexible and scalable, offering customers the choice to match their needs and budget."

"Netwrix Data Classification Manager finds the data in a very efficient manner, and the efficacy of the solution is very good."

Cons

"As Microsoft Purview got a little more mature, the deployments got a little more complex, as we were kind of seeing that there are a lot of ways, like there were a hundred ways to do one thing or less."

"Running eDiscovery once a day takes quite a long time because it has to fetch your data. I also want the eDiscovery results to be improved. At the same time, I would like to get a centralized page where I could see records management applied to my Office 365 tenant visualized instead of waiting for a custom script to run through the complete tenant."

"I lose a little bit of that control when we're talking about third-party connectors. Compliance-wise, I would like to see more ability to audit from a user perspective, where I could extrapolate what the user was thinking or trying to do."

"The current event-based retention management is very poor."

"Another area for improvement is in managing the business glossary terms. If they could provide the same type of method that we use to configure the scan rule sets, that would be helpful. Currently, there is no option like this, so we have to do it manually. Automatic detection would be great."

"Frequent daily updates from Microsoft can cause interface elements like buttons to appear and disappear, making navigation unpredictable."

"There is room for improvement when it comes to Purview's data connector platform in supporting ingestion from non-Microsoft data sources."

"Some of the menu headings may not be easy to understand for some people."

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"One of the key issues is its interface and querying capabilities, which can be complex, making it difficult to interpret logs."

"Netwrix Data Classification Manager is very good at network data classification, but it also has to work on endpoint data classification because clients ask for it."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is reasonable because it's part of the 365 E3 or E5 license you buy."

"While Purview's standard pricing might not be accessible to most small businesses, we were fortunate to benefit from the educational pricing which made it a financially viable option for our needs."

"Price-wise, I think it's very generous and accessible to not just enterprises but small to medium-sized companies as well. I think it's very fair in terms of how they break apart the storage and the actual computing, and that makes it very accessible. So, that is a very big plus for Purview."

"The pricing is decent. It is neither too low nor too high. Given its capabilities, the pricing is justified."

"The price is reasonable because most of our clients already have an E3 license, which makes implementation easy."

"Licensing is frustrating due to multiple modules and licenses. The feature might be available in the console, but it won't work without the proper license, creating confusion."

"The pricing is moderate. It's not too expensive, but it's not the most competitive."

"Microsoft Purview is expensive."

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"The initial pricing might seem reasonable, but costs can quickly escalate when adding components."

"Netwrix Data Classification Manager has an affordable price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

14%

Government

14%

Legal Firm

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Purview?

It is designed to seamlessly connect to various data sources, which is particularly beneficial for our customers who primarily use Microsoft technologies.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Purview?

Microsoft Purview Data Governance is quite affordable compared to other market solutions, which have high initial costs. It allows for a cost-effective start with negligible initial cost. However, ...

What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Purview?

There should be more clarity about the costing, particularly how the cost is calculated, especially when utilizing health reports and quality features. Additionally, adding more tools around data q...

What do you like most about Netwrix Data Classification Manager?

Netwrix Data Classification Manager finds the data in a very efficient manner, and the efficacy of the solution is very good.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Netwrix Data Classification Manager?

Netwrix Data Classification Manager has an affordable price. Since the solution is priced according to the client's market size, everybody can afford it.

What needs improvement with Netwrix Data Classification Manager?

Netwrix Data Classification Manager is very good at network data classification, but it also has to work on endpoint data classification because clients ask for it. Although the solution is easy to...

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Also Known As

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Overview

The new Microsoft Purview portal offers an enhanced governance experience, serving as a unified platform for managing and governing data across various sources, including Azure, Microsoft 365, on-premises, and multicloud environments. Designed to streamline governance, compliance, risk, and security efforts, the new portal provides a user-friendly interface and unlocks advanced features like live view and preset scans. Existing users of Microsoft Purview can upgrade to this enhanced experience, gaining access to improved user interface, enhanced capabilities, and consolidated management of data assets. Additionally, the upgrade sets the stage for future developments, including account consolidation and fine-grained access control.

Microsoft

Netwrix Data Classification effectively manages and categorizes data to enhance data security and regulatory compliance. Users praise its robust data classification, automatic scanning, easy integration, customizable policies, and comprehensive reporting. The tool improves efficiency, communication, and collaboration, driving productivity and streamlined workflows.

Netwrix

Microsoft Purview Data Governance vs. Netwrix Data Classification